The German 66th Regiment in the First World War: The German Perspective

Korfes, Otto

ISBN 10: 1803995637 / ISBN 13: 9781803995632

Published by The History Press, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The German 66th Regiment in the First World War: The German Perspective
• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1803995637
• ISBN 13: 9781803995632
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

German Infantry Regiment 66 fought in most of the great battles on the Western Front in the First World War: Le Cateau, First Marne, Arras 1915, the Somme, Chemin des Dames 1917, the German March 1918 offensive, Chemin des Dames 1918, Second Marne and the Siegfried Line. This is the official regimental history, written in 1930 by Major Dr Otto Korfes, an officer in the regiment for most of the war and a Reichsarchiv historian. The German 66th Regiment in the First World War presents a unique insight into the German Army during the Great War, showcasing a perspective all too often ignored. Translated by German Army expert Terence Zuber, it includes maps and pencil sketches by the famed German war artist Döbrich-Steglitz. Containing a viewpoint that will add balance to anyone’s knowledge of the events of 1914–1918, this volume is a must-read for military historians and enthusiasts alike.